Upgrade from Lync 2013 to Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365

Meet Microsoft Teams + Microsoft 365 Business

Microsoft Teams replaced Lync, and it has all the features of Lync plus powerful capabilities that make it easier to connect, share, and collaborate across devices and locations. It’s part of most Microsoft 365 Business plans.

Communicate across devices

Connect from PC/Mac, landline, or mobile device1—and invite up to 250 people to join the call or chat.

Collaborate with ease

With 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage, you can back up, share, and co-author workbooks from any device.

Take apps on the go

Keep your business on track from wherever you are using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 mobile.1

Always up to date

Get exclusive, new features and security updates available only for Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365.

Compare Lync 2013 and Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365

*included with Microsoft 365

One-click sign-on

Join meetings with a single click—no more dial-in numbers and passcodes.

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Desktop and app sharing

Share content, explain ideas visually, and collaborate easily online.

included

Multi-party HD video

Enhanced video capabilities with 1080p resolution and up to 6 people shown at once.

included

Offline messaging

No need to wait for someone to be online. Send or record a message, and it will automatically appear the next time they sign in.

included

Share files via chat

Upload and share attachments from OneDrive or your PC/Mac without leaving Microsoft Teams.

included

Always up to date

Always have the latest Office apps, features, and services.

included

Lync 2013

One-click sign-on

Join meetings with a single click—no more dial-in numbers and passcodes.

included

Desktop and app sharing

Share content, explain ideas visually, and collaborate easily online.

Not included

Multi-party HD video

Enhanced video capabilities with 1080p resolution and up to 6 people shown at once.

Not included

Offline messaging

No need to wait for someone to be online. Send or record a message, and it will automatically appear the next time they sign in.

Not included

Share files via chat

Upload and share attachments from OneDrive or your PC/Mac without leaving Microsoft Teams.

Not included

Always up to date

Always have the latest Office apps, features, and services.

Not included

Compare Lync 2013 and Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams in Microsoft 365

*included with Microsoft 365

Lync 2013

One-click sign-on

Join meetings with a single click—no more dial-in numbers and passcodes.

Check mark to show what is included in Office 365

included

Desktop and app sharing

Share content, explain ideas visually, and collaborate easily online.

included

Not included

Multi-party HD video

Enhanced video capabilities with 1080p resolution and up to 6 people shown at once.

included

Not included

Offline messaging

No need to wait for someone to be online. Send or record a message, and it will automatically appear the next time they sign in.

included

Not included

Share files via chat

Upload and share attachments from OneDrive or your PC/Mac without leaving Microsoft Teams.

Download Office 2013

Microsoft Teams with a Microsoft 365 subscription is the latest version of Lync. Previous versions include Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2013, Lync 2010, and Lync 2007. Microsoft Teams is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7.

1 Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.

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